National / History | JAPAN TIMES GONE BY Jun 6, 2021
As witnesses took to the stand at the 1946 Tokyo trials, they addressed the propaganda campaign that led the Japanese to think they were superior. Attitudes hadn't changed 25 years later.
National May 31, 2021
Japanese government confirms safety of sailors detained by Russia
The Russian border security agency has said the sailors' vessel entered Russia's exclusive economic zone and illegally fished there.
National May 29, 2021
The boat was detained in the country's "exclusive economic zone in the Okhotsk Sea," the border guard service said in a statement.
National May 26, 2021
Three dead after Japanese fishing boat collides with Russian ship
A Japanese fishing boat collided with a 662-ton Russian ship and capsized off Hokkaido on Wednesday, leaving three crew members dead, local authorities said.
National Feb 15, 2021
Putin signals Russia will not negotiate with Japan over territorial dispute
It was the first time the Russian leader publicly indicated he will not respond to Tokyo's claims on four Russian-held islands, based on new constitutional amendments.
National Dec 23, 2020
Japan residents urged to wear masks at home as cases soar
by Masumi Suga
Koike and other prefectural leaders have urged older people and people with underlying health issues — and those living with them — to don masks at home during the New Year break.
National Dec 20, 2020
IAEA prepared to send team to monitor Fukushima water release
Agency chief Rafael Grossi said the IAEA can play "an extremely constructive role" in addressing concerns about the release of the water into the environment.
National | Regional Voices: Hokkaido Dec 18, 2020
Hokkaido fishing villages face tough decision over nuclear disposal sites
While a traditional industry is slowly dying out, some see a nuclear site as bringing valuable income, while others feel very differently.
National Dec 15, 2020
In Japan's frozen north, a city's coronavirus crisis maps out winter vulnerability
by Rocky Swift
The city of Asahikawa was hit by outbreaks at two major hospitals, exacerbated by subzero temperatures and restricted ventilation that can promote the virus's spread.
National Dec 8, 2020
SDF nurses to help understaffed Hokkaido city fight pandemic
Asahikawa has recently seen a series of cluster infections, including at some main hospitals.
National Dec 7, 2020
Hokkaido city seeks dispatch of SDF nurses amid COVID-19 surge
Asahikawa, Hokkaido's second-largest city, has recently seen a series of cluster infections, including at some major hospitals.
National Dec 2, 2020
Russia deploys advanced S-300 missiles on disputed islands off Japan
Moscow said in October it planned to deploy the missile system on the islands for the first time, but that the move would be part of military drills and not for combat duty.